Project Grant R21NS136893
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$451K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Federal Grant Program
93.853
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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